The role of forest genetics in managing ecosystems

Genetic considerations, once considered important in the management of forests for production, are given less attention under ecosystem management. Genetics play a large part in determining the health of a forest, and thus are one important variable that could be monitored and managed toward ideal f...

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Published in:Journal of forestry 1997-04, Vol.95 (4), p.12-16
Main Authors: DeWald, L.E. (Arizona University, Flagstaff.), Mahalovich, M.F
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
AMENAGEMENT FORESTIER
BOSQUES
ECOSISTEMA
ecosystem management
ecosystem restoration
ECOSYSTEME
ECOSYSTEMS
FOREST HEALTH
FOREST MANAGEMENT
FORESTS
FORET
GENETIC DIVERSITY
GENETIC RESOURCES
GENETICA
GENETICS
GENETIQUE
ORDENACION FORESTAL
PLANT RESOURCES
RECURSOS GENETICOS
RECURSOS VEGETALES
RESSOURCE GENETIQUE
RESSOURCE VEGETALE
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Summary:Genetic considerations, once considered important in the management of forests for production, are given less attention under ecosystem management. Genetics play a large part in determining the health of a forest, and thus are one important variable that could be monitored and managed toward ideal forest ecosystems. Genetics affect composition through diversity and rareness, they affect forest structure through their distribution in individuals and populations, and they affect forest function via their exchange among individuals and populations. Examples of seed and seedling movements and their successes and failures in specific forests illustrate the potential impacts of genetics. Genetic guidelines are offered for the forestry management challenges of reforestation, timber stand improvements for harvesting and regeneration, and for conserving genetic diversity.
ISSN:0022-1201
1938-3746
DOI:10.1093/jof/95.4.12